On Abraham Maslow’s (1943) hierarchy of needs model, sex is grouped with air, food, water, clothing, and shelter as a fundamental human need for survival. Despite sex being a critical component of human behavior, it is often one of the most unapproachable, uncomfortable, taboo, and anxiety-inducing topics we encounter. In even the most stable, loving… Read »

Self-hatred drives our actions while keeping us paralyzed Self-hatred runs rampant in my line of work. Therapists are privy to so much personal information, namely how a person really thinks and feels about themselves. The easiest way to discover how you think and feel about yourself is to make a mistake. Your car breaks down, miss a… Read »